The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...our custom, the Chronicle editorial board (a moveable feast of the news staff and editors) consults on the Travis..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...be arrested -- especially for asking a question. Yet officers from the Office of the Inspector General -- the..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...drive away, which netted him an additional criminal charge of "assault on a public servant." Gross accepted a plea..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Try Rehab: It's Cheaper

"...it looks like Texas may join a growing number of states making significant drug-policy reforms. Specifically, HB 2668, by..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...on the Gospels and his personal charge to "do justice" and to "love and fulfill mercy." The other is..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...BLINDSIDING JUSTICE: If Congressional conservatives get their way, the Legal Services..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...call it "work" flocks into town, assesses the state of our tacos and barbecue, and marvels at how Texas..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Shooting Called 'Accidental'

Officer claims accidental shooting, and DOJ asked to investigate

"...In the wake of last month's shooting death of an unarmed man by..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Among Texas Police Agencies With Poor Eyewitness ID Procedures

The Justice Project says Texas police agencies are way behind in implementing best practices that can decrease the incidence of mistaken identification.

"...Department "meets the minimum legal requirements" for the administration of live and photo lineups of criminal suspects, but "does..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Ponders "Jails 'R' Us"

Lege proposals to privatize jails may not be the cost-cutter supporters claim.

"...In the area of criminal justice, tight budgets can be both painful and..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines

"...week refused to reduce developer Gary Bradley's child-support payments of $4,800 per month, a ruling that could affect his..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

An attorney for Lacresha Murray and her grandparents and siblings filed suit in federal court claiming a litany of civil and constitutional violations stemming from Murray's 1996 arrest and subsequent three-year incarceration.

"...family filed suit in federal court claiming a litany of civil and constitutional violations stemming from Murray's 1996 arrest..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conran Deported?

Robert Conran's prison ordeal is finally over, but now he must struggle against deportation.

"...full pardon by just two votes at the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Because of "new" immigration laws passed..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter amendment approved in May..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lobbying for Little People

A Profile of Austin's Center for Public Policy Priorities

"...Sure, most of them dress alike. Dark suits and ties are part..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

JP Pct. 3: A Generational Challenge

Sylvia Holmes out for longtime JP3 Steeg

"...Precinct 3 for Justice of the Peace covers south and southwest Travis County,..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lawyers, Drugs, and Money: The Latest on Metabolife

"...Ephedra is in the headlines again, following the death of a Major League Baseball player during spring training in..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...City congratulates state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos after the birth of his fifth and sixth grandchildren. Twins Jacob and Isabella..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats (and for lieutenant..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "A State may not trade off the..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

Through a Student's Lens, Quirkily

Texas Documentary Tour presents "10 Under 10"

"...Loose a group of fresh-eyed, UT student docmakers on a class film-project mission,..."

May 9, 2003 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Naked City

"...Haiku: Victor, Everyman. So was plumber down the street. Run-off victor: Kirk...."

April 12, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...exec. Ben Bentzin has been angling to run for office for a while, and now he's made it official...."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Last Texas Ranger

They don't make 'Rangers' like Walker anymore.

"...He could just as easily have been the owner of an auto parts store on I-35. The only traditional..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Meow Mix

Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?

"...feet long, weigh about 300 pounds, devour three packages of chicken a day, and die a gruesome, undignified death,..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...For more than a decade, the proposed Austin Museum of Art was little more than a swank blueprint of..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

Cell Phone Prompts Systemwide Lockdown

Phone calls from death row to a state lawmaker prompt a systemwide prison lockdown

"...Gov. Rick Perry on Monday ordered a lockdown of all 111 of the state's prisons while Texas Dept...."

Oct. 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Row by the Numbers

Current Inmates on Death Row Convicted in Major Urban Counties

"...Row Convicted in Major Urban Counties* Includes a change of venue case originating in Jackson Co...."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...Kevin Fullerton's article on the "Winds of Change" [April 21] was a good update on renewable..."

April 28, 2000 Column

Naked City

The Death Penalty in Texas' Largest Counties

"...El Paso County alone. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, FBI..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature

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